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How to pronounce bismark

Say it like BIZ-mark. Bismark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ).

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US American/ˈbɪzˌmɑrk/BIZ-mark
UK British/ˈbɪzˌmɑːk/BIZ-mahk
  • BIZ
  • mark
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Bismark pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.

American vs British pronunciation of bismark

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: BIZ-mahk.

What does bismark mean?

noun
  1. a raised doughnut filled with jelly or jam

Questions about saying bismark

How do you pronounce bismark?

Say BIZ-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪzˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈbɪzˌmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in bismark?

Bismark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ). Broken into parts: BIZ · mark.

Is bismark pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɪzˌmɑːk/ (BIZ-mahk).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning from WordNet 3.1.